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A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…
A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...
London: printed by T.C. for Ralph Smith, 1654
A BRIEF EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › VersesA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verses
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The digging of a Pit] To wit, for an innocent or well-deserving man to fall into, Psal. 7.15. So Saul plotted against David, 1 Sam. 18.17. but fell into that Pit himself, 1 Sam. 31.3, 6. So Haman prepared a Gallows for Mordecai, but was hanged on it himself, Esth. 7.9, 10.
The digging of a Pit] To wit, for an innocent or well-deserving man to fall into, Psal. 7.15. So Saul plotted against David, 1 Sam. 18.17. but fell into that Pit himselfe, 1 Sam. 31.3, 6. So Haman prepared a Galhouse for Mordecay, but was hanged on it himselfe, Esth. 7.9, 10.
The breaking of an Hedge] is the violating of some defence set for the guard or safety of a people, or state, as an Hedge is set about a Pasture of Cattle. Such an Hedge, dangerous to be broken, are Laws and liberties, Jer. 34.11: to 17. Counsellors and Parliaments, 1 Kings 12.13. and Faithful and valiant guard of military men, 1 Sam. 18.13, & 19, 1:
The breaking of an Hedge] is the violating of some defence set for the guard or safety of a people, or state, as an Hedge is set about a Pasture of Cattel. Such an Hedge, dangerous to be broken, are Lawes and liberties,